Mitt

Details Mitt Mitt

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Welch, Gary L. (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Hand or arm coverings

Gloves

C002S158000, C002S161100, C002S161200, C002S161300, C002S161400, C002S161500, C002S161600, C002S161700, C002S161800, C002S163000

Reexamination Certificate

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11281046

ABSTRACT:
An improved mitt for cold weather use is configured to provide a variety of modes of wear. The mitt is convertible between a fully closed position for covering the hand and fingers and open positions for exposure of the thumb and/or finger(s) or the entire hand. An internal pocket within the mitt permits continuous or intermittent warming of all or some of the fingers when the mitt is in either a generally open position or closed position. Insertion and removal of fingers and thumb relative the internal pocket is easily accomplished without use of the other hand. A thumb hole and/or finger hole for thumb/finger exposure is formed with an overlapping two-layer seal of stretchable material to prevent heat loss while ensuring easy thumb/finger insertion and removal. In one embodiment, stretchable fillets connect the terminal ends of the palm side and back side of the mitt to provide a snug fit about the wrist. The wearing modes include full exposure of a hand, exposure of the thumb and/or a finger(s), exposure of the four finger tips, and full hand coverage.

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